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EM Key Solutions

Program Manager

EM Key Solutions, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


Arlington, VA, USA | Contract

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: CISA office in Arlington, VA. Telework may be utilized .

EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS) is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to lead and manage critical programs supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The Program Manager will oversee program operations, ensure adherence to project objectives, and foster collaboration between government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams. This position requires an individual with a strong background in program management and federal government contracting. This is an on-site position at the CISA office in Arlington, VA. Telework may be utilized.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead program execution to meet or exceed project goals and deliverables in alignment with DHS/CISA objectives. Ensure programs are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Serve as the primary point of contact between DHS/CISA leadership and the program team. Facilitate regular communication, status updates, and program reviews with key stakeholders.

Manage a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals, analysts, and technical staff. Ensure team performance aligns with project requirements and client expectations.

Oversee program budgets, track spending, and ensure proper allocation of resources to meet project goals. Identify and address budget challenges in collaboration with leadership.

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues. Proactively develop strategies to prevent potential disruptions.

Ensure compliance with DHS/CISA cybersecurity standards, policies, and regulations. Implement quality assurance practices to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Develop and deliver performance reports, dashboards, and other reporting mechanisms to measure program effectiveness and to keep DHS/CISA leadership informed.

Work closely with contracting officials to manage contract terms and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications:

An active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification at the time of proposal submission.

Demonstrated experience with the management, manpower utilization, and supervision of employees (including subcontractors) of various labor categories and skills in projects like the requirements of the statement of work.

Demonstrated experience in a quality assurance environment for requirements like those in this statement of work.

Demonstrated experience in government acquisitions and contracts.

Demonstrated experience in SharePoint and in developing training techniques.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting material to senior Government official.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in developing schedules and formulating work plans; creating long and short-term plans and milestones; performing project quality control; and managing teams of 20+ personnel.

Experience supporting CISA and knowledge of various mission areas of CISA Divisions and Mission Enabling Offices (MEO).

Clearance:

For this Program Manager position, the security requirements involve access to sensitive information and systems under the DHS and the CISA. The Program Manager must be able to obtain DHS Fitness Determination to handle sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information, including Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Sensitive Security Information (SSI). Additionally, the Program Manager must ensure the protection of all sensitive information against unauthorized disclosure, adhering to strict guidelines outlined in DHS policies and federal regulations.

About EM Key Solutions:

CORTEK, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS), which was founded in 2015 and is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands. Relationships are key to EMKS! We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful at the most competitive rates throughout the project management lifecycle. If you are curious to learn more about EMKS or CORTEK, please visit our website at EMKS.com (https://www.emkeysolutions.com/)

EMKS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

EM Key Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail hr@emks.com or call Human Resources at (727)-292-1521. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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EM Key Solutions will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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